Will I see a whirling dervish ceremony?

A ceremony is not included. The Mevlana Museum visit introduces Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition through the tomb, former lodge and collections, as part of the daytime city tour.

Do I need to know about Rumi before visiting?

No. Your guide explains Rumi’s connection with Konya and the significance of the museum and its collections during the visit.

What should I wear for the religious sites?

Cover shoulders and knees, and bring a scarf for women’s mosque visits. Follow the instructions at each site about removing shoes and keep quiet inside prayer areas.

What baggage can I take?

The included flights provide 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Extra baggage is available for a fee during online check-in. Keep items needed during the visits in a small day bag.

Does this trip include an overnight stay?

No. The itinerary returns to Istanbul the same evening and includes airport transfers back to your hotel. Your hotel booking is separate. Lunch is included during the Konya tour; breakfast, dinner and drinks are not included.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?

This tour is guided in English and is sold as Group or Private. You choose when you check availability.

Return flights included Group or Private sightseeing

Konya Day Trip from Istanbul by Flight

Rumi’s tomb & Mevlana MuseumFive guided stops in KonyaLunch & entry tickets includedMaximum 12 people

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Tour Overview

Fly from Istanbul for a guided day in Konya. Visit Rumi’s tomb, historic mosques and the Karatay Tile Museum. Return flights, airport transfers, lunch and entry tickets are included.

Spend the day in Konya with a licensed English-speaking guide and transport between the city visits. The route covers the Mevlana Museum, Selimiye Mosque, Karatay Madrasa and Alaaddin Mosque, followed by panoramic views in Meram. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Start with an early hotel pickup in Istanbul and a morning flight to Konya. Transfers connect Konya airport with the sightseeing, and the evening flight returns you to Istanbul for the hotel transfer. Allow approximately 04:00–21:15, depending on the booked flights. No overnight accommodation is included. Longer journeys through the city appear in our Konya tours.

What is included in the day

Return flights and airport connectionsDomestic flights in both directions, Istanbul hotel transfers and transfers at the Konya end.
Licensed guide in KonyaVisit the complete city route with a licensed English-speaking guide and transport between the stops.
Five stops with lunchMevlana, Selimiye, Karatay, Alaaddin and panoramic Meram, with the listed entrance fees and a restaurant meal.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Rumi’s Konya and the city’s Seljuk heritage Fly from Istanbul, spend the day with your guide in Konya and return that evening.

04:00Approximate collection; the booked flight and hotel location determine the pickup.Hotel pickup in IstanbulTake the included transfer from your hotel to your departure airport in Istanbul for the morning flight.

07:00Illustrative departure; flight times depend on the season and seat availability.Flight from Istanbul to KonyaTravel to Konya on the included domestic flight.

08:30Approximate airport meeting after the morning flight.Arrivals meeting in KonyaAfter landing and collecting your luggage, meet your driver at arrivals. Transfer into Konya to begin the city itinerary.

09:00Approximate sightseeing start after the airport transfer.Guided sightseeing in KonyaVisit the Mevlana Museum and the city’s historic religious buildings with your licensed English-speaking guide. Lunch and the panoramic Meram stop are included in the full-day route.

Mevlana MuseumVisit the former Mevlevi lodge containing the tomb of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi beneath the green dome. Manuscripts, musical instruments and objects associated with dervish life introduce the community and traditions that developed around him.
Selimiye MosqueSee the Ottoman mosque beside the Mevlana Museum. Its domes and minarets belong to a later period than the Seljuk buildings elsewhere on the route, giving another perspective on Konya’s religious architecture.
Karatay Madrasa and Tile MuseumExplore the former Seljuk theological school, now a museum of tilework. The decorated interior and ceramic collection show the colours and geometric patterns used in the art of the period.
Lunch at a local restaurantPause during the city visits for the included restaurant lunch. Drinks ordered with the meal are paid separately.
Alaaddin MosqueVisit the Seljuk mosque on Alaaddin Hill in the centre of Konya. The mosque and the royal tombs in its courtyard connect the site with the sultans who ruled from the city.
Panoramic MeramContinue to Meram for views of the greener landscape on the edge of Konya. This panoramic stop places the city’s monuments within their wider surroundings before the airport transfer.

17:30Approximate airport-transfer time; arrangements follow the booked flight.Transfer to Konya airportAfter the complete city tour, transfer back to Konya airport for the return flight.

19:00Illustrative departure; flight times depend on the season and seat availability.Evening flight to IstanbulTake the included scheduled flight from Konya to Istanbul.

21:15Approximate hotel return; the flight schedule, airport procedures and traffic affect arrival.Airport meeting and hotel return in IstanbulAfter arrival and luggage collection, meet your driver at arrivals for the included transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Included:
Return domestic flights
Licensed guide for Konya sightseeing
Five sightseeing stops
Lunch and listed entrance fees
Airport transfers included

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Return flights, airport transfers, guided Konya sightseeing, lunch and listed entrance fees are included.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Domestic flights from Istanbul to Konya and from Konya to Istanbul
15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on the included flights
Hotel-to-airport and airport-to-hotel transfers in Istanbul
Transfers between Konya airport and the city tour in both directions
Air-conditioned transport and a licensed English-speaking guide for the Konya sightseeing itinerary
Visits to the Mevlana Museum, Selimiye Mosque, Karatay Madrasa, Alaaddin Mosque and panoramic Meram
Entrance fees for the listed sightseeing stops
Lunch at a local restaurant
Local taxes and service charges

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Breakfast and dinner
Drinks at lunch
Hotel accommodation
Whirling dervish ceremony
Extra baggage fees
Personal expenses

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Practical details

Before You Book

The museums, mosque visits and practical details of this flight day.

Will I see a whirling dervish ceremony?
A ceremony is not included. The Mevlana Museum visit introduces Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition through the tomb, former lodge and collections, as part of the daytime city tour.
Do I need to know about Rumi before visiting?
No. Your guide explains Rumi’s connection with Konya and the significance of the museum and its collections during the visit.
What should I wear for the religious sites?
Cover shoulders and knees, and bring a scarf for women’s mosque visits. Follow the instructions at each site about removing shoes and keep quiet inside prayer areas.
What baggage can I take?
The included flights provide 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Extra baggage is available for a fee during online check-in. Keep items needed during the visits in a small day bag.
Does this trip include an overnight stay?
No. The itinerary returns to Istanbul the same evening and includes airport transfers back to your hotel. Your hotel booking is separate. Lunch is included during the Konya tour; breakfast, dinner and drinks are not included.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
You choose when you check availability.